Introduction The hardest part of starting a new job is not always the workload. Sometimes, it is the question that quietly stays in your mind every day: "Am I doing enough?" Starting a new company means starting over in many ways. You have new colleagues, new systems, new expectations, new processes, and a completely different environment to understand. Even experienced professionals can feel uncertain during this transition. You may find yourself overthinking emails, meetings, conversations with your manager, or small mistakes. You may assume that you are stressed because there is too much work. But often, the real problem is uncertainty. Your brain naturally looks for familiarity. When everything around you is new, even simple responsibilities can feel more difficult than they actually are. Stop Trying to Prove Everything at Once Many professionals enter a new company believing they need to prove themselves immediately. They want to demonstrate their knowledge, impre...
Introduction The story of Nachiketa from the Katha Upanishad is one of the most profound lessons in focus, sincerity, and determination. Though deeply spiritual, its relevance extends far beyond — offering timeless wisdom for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating today’s fast-paced corporate world. Nachiketa was a young boy whose father once undertook a yagna (sacred ritual) where everything one owned was to be given away in charity for spiritual merit. But instead of giving away his best possessions, Nachiketa’s father chose only the old and useless things. The boy, though only five years old, recognized the lack of integrity in his father’s actions. Courageously, he questioned his father: "If you truly vowed to give away everything, why are you keeping the valuable possessions back? Whom will you give me to?" Irritated, his father angrily retorted: “I give you to Yama, the Lord of Death.” Taking this seriously, Nachiketa set out to meet Yama. When he arrived, Yama ...